Capital Update – For the Week Ending June 27, 2025
In the National Pork Producers Council’s (NPPC) weekly recap: House committee approves bill to update, reform CWA; NPPC, other ag groups voice support for Senate tax package; potential reforms…
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Capital Updates: Weekly NPPC News
View All Capital UpdatesCapital Update – For the Week Ending June 20, 2025
In the National Pork Producers Council’s (NPPC) weekly recap: more U.S. pork plants approved to export to China; Senate introduces its version of ‘One Big, Beautiful Bill’ Act; Brashears…
Capital Update – For the Week Ending June 13, 2025
In the National Pork Producers Council’s (NPPC) weekly recap: NPPC applauds animal health legislation in House, Senate; House funding bill includes provisions beneficial to producers; Senate confirms Vaden as…
Press Releases
View All Press ReleasesPresident Trump Signs Into Law Animal Health, Tax Safeguards for America’s Pork Producers
WASHINGTON, D.C., July 4, 2025 – The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) today thanked President Trump for signing into law the “One Big, Beautiful Bill.”
NPPC President Duane Stateler, a…
U.S. Senate Delivers Wins for Pork Producers in ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’
WASHINGTON, D.C. July 1, 2025 – The Senate passed by a slim margin—with Vice President J.D. Vance casting the tiebreak—its version of the “One Big Beautiful Bill.” It includes many…
NPPC Thanks Chairman Boozman for Preserving Animal Health Priorities in Reconciliation Bill
WASHINGTON, D.C., June 11, 2025 — National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) President Duane Stateler, a pork producer from McComb, Ohio, released the following statement on the inclusion of NPPC’s animal health priorities…
Videos
View All VideosMeet Duane Stateler, 2025–2026 NPPC President
Congratulations to Duane Stateler of McComb, Ohio on being elected president of the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) for 2025-2026. His leadership will help drive NPPC’s mission forward, advocating for…
Outgoing 2024–2025 NPPC President Lori Stevermer
Thank you to Lori Stevermer of Easton, Minnesota for her dedicated leadership as NPPC President in 2024-2025. Her commitment to advocating for pork producers has strengthened our industry and ensured…
NPPC 2024 Year In Review
In 2024, NPPC turned advocacy into action—securing trade wins, defending science-based veterinary care, and protecting producers' right to farm. From record-breaking trade successes to critical policy victories, we were the…